5 Women who Changed the World: Pt. 12

​This month, my posts will spotlight 5 women who changed the world. In the end, 100 women will be spotlighted. ​Today I spotlight the following women:

• Wangari Maathai
• Sarah Breedlove
• Turia Pitt
• Katia Krafft
• Florence Nightingale

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Wangari Maathai

Activist

First African American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a PHD from the University of Nairobi. Started an environmental movement and stood up for women's rights. 

Biography

Sarah Breedlove

Businesswoman

AKA Madam CJ Walker. One of the first female self-made millionaires in America. Sold cosmetics and hair products for African Americans. Was politically active for the rights of African Americans.

Biography

Turia Pitt

Athlete

While competing in an ultramarathon, was caught in a grass fire that resulted in 65% of body being burnt. Since the accident, has written multiple books, given motivational talks, and helped the lives of thousands through mentoring.

Biography

Katia Krafft

Scientist

Was a volcanologist studying how the worked. Recorded findings through photographs and videos. Bravely faced danger, such as being meters away from flowing lava. One of the most extreme female scientists to have ever lived.

Biography

Florence Nightingale

Nurse

The Mother of Modern Nursing is also known as 'The Lady with the Lamp' due to nursing soldiers. Became an iconic figure in Victorian culture. Set up the first secular nursing school in the world. It was so successful that it was then rolled out globally.

Biography